Structures Engineer (Minimum 6 years of experience), Buildings

Job Description

Job Description

This is an opportunity for you to secure a position with one of the top performing engineering firms in the Southeastern United States as it positions itself for continued sustainable growth. As part of the Facilities Structures group, the Facilities Structures Engineer serves as Engineer of Record and Lead Technical Professional for smaller building projects, with responsibility for structural design, quality control, and sealing of assigned work. The role also provides technical oversight and QA/QC support.

The Facilities Structures group primarily designs architectural building structures but also performs structural repair and rehabilitation design for municipal and private-sector clients. In addition, the position supports AVCON's Federal and Aviation Business Units on building-related structural work, though prior experience in those markets is not required.

If you think you have what it takes to become a key member of the AVCON engineering team, including being a licensed Professional Engineer with more than 5 years of relevant experience including the mentoring of other professionals, submit your resume to see if you qualify for an interview. We're interested in hiring the best, and filling this position as soon as possible. This position is based in AVCON's Orlando, Florida office.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS (may include but are not limited to) :

• Serve as Engineer of Record and Lead Technical Professional for assigned building projects with smaller, well-defined scopes, including responsibility for structural design, quality control, and sealing of work.
• Serve as engineering lead for more complex building projects under the direction of a senior Engineer of Record, with responsibility for technical execution and coordination.
• Direct the development of complete, coordinated, signed and sealed structural drawing sets, ensuring drawings clearly communicate design intent and constructible solutions.
• Plan and organize structural drawing content, including determining where section cuts, enlarged plans, elevations, and project-specific details are required.
• Identify conditions where typical details are not applicable and develop project-specific details as needed.
• Assign design and drafting tasks to designers and junior engineers and coordinate their work to support efficient and accurate drawing production.
• Perform QA/QC reviews of structural calculations, drawings, and specifications prepared by designers and junior engineers.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to designers and junior engineers, supporting growth in judgment, decision-making, and drawing production skills.
• Lead structural design efforts for architectural building structures using steel, concrete, masonry, and wood systems.
• Prepare and review structural calculations, plans, specifications, and technical reports.
• Support structural repair and rehabilitation efforts as needed, including assisting with evaluations, repair concepts, and design development under the direction of senior staff.
• Provide construction administration support, including responding to RFIs, reviewing shop drawings and submittals, and addressing contractor questions related to structural design intent.
• Participate in site visits to review field conditions, investigate deviations or deficiencies, and develop repair or modification details as required.
• Nights and weekends are generally not required but may occasionally be necessary with little or no advanced notice.

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Civil Engineering with emphasis in Structures.
• Minimum of 6 years of experience in building structures engineering design.
• Proficiency with local building codes and existing building standards.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD and/or Revit.
• Proficiency with Bentley Ram Structural Suite or similar Finite Element Modeling software.
• Proficiency with Bluebeam, desired.
• Proficiency with MS Office Suite.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, ABILITY, AND SKILLS

• Ability to work cooperatively and collaboratively with all levels of employees, management, and clients.
• Ability to organize work, set priorities, meet critical deadlines, and follow-up on assignments with minimal supervision.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and protect privileged client information and documents appropriately.
• Ability to work calmly and effectively in a high-volume office environment under pressure of deadlines.
• Ability to orally and verbally communicate complex structural concepts and solutions in simple, concise, and accurate ways.
• Knowledge of correct English usage including spelling, grammar, punctuation, and vocabulary.

LICENSURE

• Valid drivers' license and maintenance of satisfactory driving record.
• Professional Engineer licensure with ability to obtain Florida licensure within six (6) months, required.
• Ability to become licensed in multiple states, preferred.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

There are no supervisory responsibilities associated with this position.

ENVIRONMENT

Work usually takes place in a clean, pleasant, and comfortable office setting. Site visits may occasionally take place in an outdoor environment.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to sit for long periods of time. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to ten (10) pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus.

TOOL/PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS

As dictated by client site protocol, candidate will be required to utilize proper personal protective equipment including but not limited to gloves, sleeves, leather protectors, hard hats, safety vests, safety glasses and shields, hearing protection, safety shoes, covers, helmets/hoods, and any additional tools required for the task at hand.

DISCLAIMER

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required for this job. Management reserves the right to make adjustments and/or assign or reassign any portion of this job description at any time with or without notice.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

AVCON, INC. provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, AVCON complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment at every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

AVCON expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of AVCON's employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.

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Founded in 1988, AVCON, INC. (AVCON) serves the aviation, facilities, transportation, and development industries and employs over 130 professionals with expertise in all aspects of aviation planning and design; civil, structural, electrical, mechanical, and plumbing engineering; fire protection design; utilities coordination and design; traffic planning and highway design; and a full array of design and construction support services. AVCON has built its reputation on delivering innovative and practical engineering solutions to clients, blending economic, sustainable, and technological elements into each project. Whether working on a building facility, roadway, or airfield, AVCON offers high-level technical expertise based on more than three decades of hands-on experience-ensuring the job is done right the first time. AVCON prides itself on partnering with clients in Transforming Today's Ideas into Tomorrow's Reality.

NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES: Please note that AVCON does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Recruitment Fee Agreement, AVCON will not consider or agree to payment of any referral compensation or recruiter fee. In the event a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without a previously signed agreement, AVCON explicitly reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers, are deemed to be the property of AVCON.